Translation
yesterday
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Word origin
From Latin ad heri ('to yesterday'), based on heri ('yesterday'). The Latin root also lies behind the formal English term 'hesternal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ad heri
Examples
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Yesterday I went to the cinema with my sister.
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Yesterday I worked all afternoon at home.
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I do not remember what I had for dinner yesterday.
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I met your sister at the party yesterday.
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Yesterday's newspaper is on the table.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 6: ayer, respuesta, arreglar and 7 more words.